iceknight24

what kind of welder do i use to weld aluminum together? And what welder do i use to weld 1/8 in steel?

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Platty9

Aluminum you can either TIG or MIG (if you have a spool gun) Steel you MIG most commonly but you can TIG or Stick weld it also

USS

Well, it's really up to you. Are you building manifolds? Building structures?

Most commonly, a TIG (Tungston Inert Gas) welder is used for aluminum. You get a nice looking, and clean weld. TIG welders are expensive though. You can MIG (Metal Inert Gas) weld aluminum, however you'll need gas and aluminum wire, which can get spendy.

For 1/8" mild steel, I use a MIG, because that's all I have at home. When I need to make nice looking welds, or am doing stainless/aluminum, I go to work and use a TIG.

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iceknight24

thanks now i know what welder to buy today.

Cray91

If you were unaware of what family of welders to use on Aluminum and steel, then I think you need to do a little more research b4 you go buy a welder.

mattnteclipse

IM lookin int o a mig and picked up the haynes welding manual. answers alot of question i had and pointed me toward the right way. probably get it a tractor supply or order through book store.like 20$

PureCRXtasy

This is a decent book for a very broad overview of the different welding procedures. I have it and have read it a few times: Welders Handbook